“I think God is using the situation as a solution to so many problems we forgot about. I know the coronavirus is life-threatening and all, but I don’t think it’s a coincidence that kids are very rarely affected by the virus.
People have always requested a day off to just sit at home and do nothing, and now we have what feels like a lifetime at home!
And yes, I feel that God is making use of this situation so that we could grow closer to our families, so that we could calm down a little after all the chaos we’ve lived daily…Look at that! Just one snap of fingers and my life changed completely!
I sense like everything we’ve been through, the economic crisis and what came along with it, sort of paused now… this lockdown’s basically a break from life.
Oh, and one last thing. I like the thought of God’s plan being bigger than ours. This lockdown’s able to change the life of each and every one of us. It’ll change each person’s outlook on life exactly as he or she needs it.” – Janice Ghoussoub, 19. March 27th, 2020.
“First of all, I’m happy I now have more time to spend with my little brother (Chris) because I’m the one he looks up to, so I feel like he should learn different things from me especially since I’ve been away in my dorm all year. Second, I really enjoyed being home on April Fools because I had some time to plan my pranks!
And lastly, I have time on my hands to catch up with my family and spend more time with them.” – Jean Paul Ghoussoub, 20. April 2nd, 2020.
Looking at what Janice shared made me think how we all demand a break, whether from daily routine or even from life in general.
I’m honestly fed up here. My university’s not making this end-of-year easier on us, and I cannot stand to see my laptop and courses awaiting me every time I walk in and out of my bedroom.
I can’t wait to wake up one morning, knowing I have nothing to work on for college, to no longer feel guilty for doing something pleasurable when I should be studying, to actually be home and not worry about what’s going to happen to my career…
I also love the thought that God’s plan is bigger than ours. Maybe not during this time of crisis, but it is something I believe in generally. Perhaps we may not understand the circumstances, but it’s important to have a little faith in His plan.
[exhales deeply]
As for what Jean Paul said, I want to stress on the idea that our little siblings indeed look up to us. I always try my best to be a good example for my little brother – I frequently think how it is possible to even love someone so much, to the point that you reprehend yourself for yelling at them, or where you try to reform your character because they look up to you.
I try hard not to swear in front of him, I apologize immediately after I get mad, I let him know that he can trust me no matter what, and most importantly, I make him feel like he has someone he can turn to regardless if he wants to have fun or needs to talk.
It’s very important to be there for our siblings even if we sometimes don’t get along. In the end, all you’ll have left is family. Take care of them.
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